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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Shopping Center Struggles with Empty Space โ€“ Lappeenranta Seeks Industry in Place of Russian Tourists

Lappeenranta is considering repurposing a shopping area that flourished during Eastern tourism for industrial use due to significant declines in Russian tourist visits.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Shocking discovery in Lake Baikal

Russian authorities report that divers have found the bodies of eight individuals in Lake Baikal, Siberia, after a minibus carrying Chinese tourists fell into the lake.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Eight Chinese Tourists Died When a Bus Fell Through the Ice of Lake Baikal

A bus accident on Lake Baikal resulted in the deaths of eight Chinese tourists, prompting an investigation by Russian authorities.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Discount store sales continue to grow - Jula opened a store in Lappeenranta despite the absence of Russian tourists

The Swedish discount store Jula opened its first location in Eastern and Southeastern Finland in Lappeenranta, attracting over 200 customers on its first day, reflecting a trend of cautious consumer spending on home improvements instead of new purchases.

Feb 20 โ€ข 17:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Minibus with tourists sank in Lake Baikal

A minibus carrying tourists has sunk in Lake Baikal, Siberia, after falling through the ice, resulting in the feared deaths of eight individuals, according to Russian authorities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Japan Opens New Visa Centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Japan has opened two new visa centers in Moscow and St. Petersburg to accommodate the growing number of Russian tourists.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Opening of a Japanese 'Visa Center' in Russia to Accommodate Increasing Russian Tourists

The Japanese Embassy in Russia has opened a new 'Visa Center' in Moscow to efficiently manage the increasing number of Russian tourists visiting Japan.

Feb 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Cuba lacks both electricity and fuel. Thousands of Russian tourists are trapped on the island

Cuba is facing a deepening economic crisis exacerbated by increased U.S. sanctions and an oil embargo, leaving thousands of Russian tourists stranded on the island.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Moscow preparing to evacuate Russian tourists from Cuba amid US oil blockade

Russia plans to evacuate approximately 4,000 Russian tourists from Cuba due to a fuel crisis exacerbated by US oil blockades.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

Russian Airlines Suspend Flights to Cuba, Evacuate Tourists Amid Fuel Crisis

Two major Russian airlines are halting flights to Cuba following a fuel crisis and will evacuate Russian citizens from the island.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Russia evacuates stranded tourists in Cuba and temporarily halts its air operations

Russian airlines are temporarily suspending flights to Cuba after evacuating stranded tourists amid a crisis caused by an energy embargo from the United States.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The number of domestic tourists fell last year

The number of domestic tourists in Estonia decreased last year due to the absence of Russian tourists, although markets like the US and Latvia saw significant growth.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Forced for selfies, molestation of Russian tourist... disgraceful act at Baga beach in Goa

A Russian tourist at Baga beach in Goa was molested by domestic tourists attempting to force her into taking selfies, prompting a warning from authorities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Russia 'to the Rescue': Seeks to Support Cuba Amid Airport Fuel Crisis

Russia is looking for solutions to support Cuba during a fuel crisis affecting its airports and to facilitate the return of Russian tourists.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Russia will do everything possible to help Cuba

Russia is working with Cuban authorities to address an airport crisis and facilitate the return of Russian tourists, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Hundreds of Russian tourists stranded in Cuba due to fuel shortage

Hundreds of Russian tourists are stuck in Cuba because of a fuel shortage affecting flights.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

This Island Has Distanced Itself from Moscow: 43 Thousand Fake Companies Closed, Number of Russian Tourists Dropped by 90%

Cyprus has significantly distanced itself from Russia, closing nearly 43,000 fictitious Russian companies and witnessing a 90% decline in Russian tourists following Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

Jan 16 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ New York Times
World

Why Russian Tourists Are Flocking to Southern Chinaโ€™s Beaches

The article explores the increasing trend of Russian tourists visiting beaches in Southern China, highlighting the attractions and factors driving this tourism surge.

Jan 8 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

400 tourists stranded in Yemeni Socotra as the US and Russian embassies respond

Over 400 foreign tourists are stranded on the Yemeni island of Socotra due to halted flights, prompting responses from the US and Russian embassies.

Jan 5 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Turkey ends the year without growth in tourism. Russians and Germans joined, but Arabs disappointed

Turkey's tourism sector saw a marginal year-on-year increase in foreign visitors, aided by Russian and German tourists, while there was a notable decline from Arab nations and India.

Dec 30 โ€ข 08:33 UTC

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